Section 388-823-0510 - What constitutes substantial limitation due to autism?(1) To establish substantial limitation due to autistic disorder diagnosed under the DSM-IV-TR, you must have an adaptive skills test score more than two standard deviations below the mean as described in WAC 388-823-0740 and subject to all of WAC 388-823-0740 and WAC 388-823-0750.(2) To establish substantial limitation due to autism spectrum disorder diagnosed under the DSM-5 you must: (a) Have an adaptive-skills test score more than two standard deviations below the mean as described in WAC 388-823-0740 and subject to WAC 388-823-0740 and WAC 388-823-0750; and(b) Have either: (i) A full-scale intellectual quotient (FSIQ) score more than one standard deviation below the mean as described in WAC 388-823-0720 and subject to WAC 388-823-0720 and WAC 388-823-0730; or(ii) A written statement from a qualified professional that your autism prevents you from completing FSIQ testing. "Qualified professional" means:(A) Board-certified neurologist;(B) Board-certified psychiatrist;(C) Licensed psychologist;(D) Licensed physician associated with an autism center, developmental center, or center of excellence;(E) Board-certified developmental and behavioral pediatrician; or(F) Washington certified school psychologist or other school psychologist certified by the National Association of School Psychologists.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-823-0510
Amended by WSR 14-12-046, Filed 5/29/2014, effective 7/1/2014Amended by WSR 21-13-164, Filed 6/23/2021, effective 8/1/2021Amended by WSR 22-12-055, Filed 5/26/2022, effective 6/26/2022Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.10.020, 71A.12.030, 71A.12.050, 71A.12.070, 71A.16.020, 71A.16.030, 71A.16.040, 71A.16.050, and chapters 71A.10, 71A.12, and 71A.16 RCW. 05-12-130, § 388-823-0510, filed 6/1/05, effective 7/2/05.